RedWhite&Grey:
This job will change you. I’ve been working for a few years and to be honest, regardless of your perspective, your positive attitude will become strained by the b.s. On a personal note, I have taken notice of my general attitude when dealing with people outside of an institution, and more times than not, it can become more difficult for you to adapt to your loved-ones and family after you have some time in. Granted, I am extremely thankful for my career in corrections, and I love being a Corrections Officer, but do take care that you ‘leave it at the clock.’ When you leave, try to flip a switch mentally to being your entire self. ... full thread

In communities with gang issues, youth receive many complex messages every day in their homes, schools, and neighborhoods. Gangs should be avoided, and yet they seem to offer power, support, prestige, and economic incentives to their members. Some adults give conflicting messages about gangs and may even accept money from the illicit activities of gangs, while expressing dismay at youth gang involvement.

Adults often feel uncomfortable discussing sensitive issues like gangs and violence with young people. However, if youth are encountering gangs in the school or community, they need opportunities to talk candidly about these issues with adults. ... full story

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• Weaving Positive Meaning
• Family Engagement Sessions Another Key to Reentry Process
• Back to Basics: The Human Services Officer
• Preserving Manpower When Budgets are Falling

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Corrections Officer - Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office - Washington

JOB SUMMARY:

SAVE THIS DATE: Saturday, June 29, 2013

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Bureau (in Everett, Washington) is testing for entry-level Corrections Deputies. To be considered, candidates must apply online by the closing date 11:59 pm June 12, 2013.

Candidates whose online application materials meet the minimum requirements will be invited to the June 29, 2013 Physical Ability Test (PAT). Candidates who successfully complete the PAT will also be invited to a written exam that will be held that same day.

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events

• June 9-12, 2013 – MASCA Annual Conference and Training
• July 19 - 20, 2013 – NCCHC's Correctional Health Care Leadership Institute
• July 21 - 22, 2013 – NCCHC's Correctional Mental Health Care Conference
• July 24 - 26, 2013 – New York Gang Investigators Association - 2013 Annual Training Conference
• July 28 - 31, 2013 – APPA 38th Annual Training Institute - Baltimore
• August 9-14, 2013 – ACA's 143rd Congress of Correction
• Sept 9-12, 2013 – New England School of Best Practices in Addiction Treatment
• Oct 10-11, 2013 – Breakthrough Strategies to Work with At-Risk and Incarcerated Youth Workshop - Portland OR
• Oct 26-30, 2013 – National Conference on Correctional Health Care - Nashville TN

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"Risk more than others think is safe ~ Care more than others think is wise ~ Dream more than others think is practical ~ Expect more than others think is possible.."
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